Lexus ES: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Lexus ES model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 258.8 High | AIR BAGS |
| 2021 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14.8 Low | AIR BAGS |
Across 2 model years, the 2020 Lexus ES carries the highest severity index (258.8, driven by air bags), while the 2021 is the cleanest at 14.8.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.